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Engine
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Configuration |
Ford Cosworth DFV 90º V8
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Location |
Mid, longitudinally mounted
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Construction |
aluminium block and head
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Displacement |
2,993 cc / 182.6 cu in |
Bore / Stroke |
85.7 mm (3.4 in) / 64.8 mm (2.6 in)
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Compression |
11.5:1 |
Valvetrain |
4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
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Camshaft |
Gear driven
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Fuel feed |
Lucas Fuel Injection
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Lubrication |
Dry sump |
Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
Power |
485 bhp / 362 kW
@ 10,600 rpm
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Torque |
363 Nm / 268 ft lbs
@ 7,000 rpm
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BHP/Liter |
162 bhp / liter |
Drivetrain |
Chassis |
aluminium honeycomb monocoque |
Suspension (fr/r) |
double wishbones, coil springs over dampers |
Steering |
rack-and-pinion |
Brakes |
ventilated discs, all-round |
Gearbox |
Hewland FG 400/6 6 speed Manual
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Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Dimensions |
Weight |
625 kilo / 1,378 lbs |
Length / Width / Height |
4,420 mm (174 in) / 2,134 mm (84 in) / 1,016 mm (40 in)
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Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
2,870 mm (113 in) / 1,778 mm (70 in) / 1,626 mm (64 in)
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Performance figures |
Power to weight |
0.78 bhp / kg |
Resources |
Suggested reading |
- McLaren, the Grand Prix, Can-Am and Indy Cars, by Doug Nye
- McLaren - The cars 1964 - 2008, by William Taylor
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